Kelsey HigginsonSports Nutrition Coach and Founder at Clutch Day Coaching

Should athletes take omegga threes?

31 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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In this YouTube video, Kelsey Higginson discusses whether high school athletes should take omega-3 supplements. She notes that 80–90% of people are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids and outlines three key athlete‑specific benefits: faster recovery, injury prevention, and enhanced brain health that can improve reaction time and focus on the field or court. She advises that athletes who eat fatty fish (e.g., salmon, mackerel) two to three times per week likely do not need a supplement, but most high school athletes do not meet this intake, so supplementation is recommended. As a natural‑food alternative, she suggests making salmon burgers paired with ciabatta rolls, fruit, and vegetables as an athlete‑friendly meal.

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Should high school athletes take omega-3 supplements? Maybe. Now the issue is 80 to 90% of human beings are deficient in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s have a lot of benefits to them, but the biggest ones for athletes being it's going to help you recover faster, it's going to prevent injuries, and it's also going to improve your brain health and function, which then can translate into increased reaction time or increased focus on the court or the field. So I said maybe because you can actually get omega-3s from natural sources like fish. If you're eating fatty fish 2 to 3 times a week, you probably don't need an omega-3 supplement. But I know most of you are not eating fish 2 to 3 times a week, so it'd be in your benefit to grab an omega-3 supplement. And if you want to get it from some natural foods too, but you don't love just straight fish, these salmon burgers are going to be awesome to pair with some ciabatta rolls and fruit and veggies for an athlete meal.